As of May 2026, the Chevrolet Nova market has 983 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $40,394, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $21,500 and $59,900. Chevrolet Nova prices have decreased 11.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $47,300 to $42,000.
The typical Chevrolet Nova on the market has 28,585 miles. Listings spend an average of 206 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Chevrolet Nova Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Nova in May 2026 is between $21,500 and $59,900 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $5,000 to $89,991 across 983 active listings.
Price Distribution (983 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$5,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$21,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$40,394
Typical market price
75th
$59,900
Above average / premium
90th
$89,991
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $46,995, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
281
$42,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
74
$40,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
82
$39,970
50,000 - 100,000 mi
224
$35,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
64
$10,000
Over 150,000 mi
18
$15,000
Chevrolet Nova Price Trends
Chevrolet Nova prices have decreased 11.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $42,000 across 56 sales, down from $47,300 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Chevrolet Nova prices are down 6.7% ($42,000 vs. $45,000 a year ago).
Chevrolet Nova Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
64
$40,700
$41,612
2025-Q1
185
$44,000
$64,070
2025-Q2
163
$45,000
$49,584
2025-Q3
181
$37,900
$43,501
2025-Q4
208
$42,754
$48,654
2026-Q1
143
$47,300
$61,829
2026-Q2
56
$42,000
$52,644
Best Value Chevrolet Nova by Model Year
The 1978 Chevrolet Nova offers the best value with a median price of $7,000 across 24 listings. The most expensive model year is 1966 at a median of $67,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1962
24
$42,900
$4,000
$75,000
1963
63
$40,000
$7,500
$136,995
1964
46
$49,500
$500
$175,000
1965
25
$33,000
$900
$69,900
1966
97
$67,995
$1,700
$179,999
1967
72
$59,800
$18,000
$249,900
1968
37
$44,495
$1,500
$89,900
1969
82
$57,990
$4,500
$125,000
1970
120
$44,900
$1,400
$150,000
1971
85
$40,995
$2,500
$99,900
1972
144
$42,995
$2,500
$269,900
1973
42
$15,000
$800
$69,983
1974
54
$15,995
$2,500
$37,500
1975
20
$12,000
$750
$34,900
1976
17
$8,000
$3,500
$48,495
1977
25
$12,495
$500
$28,995
1978
24
$7,000
$875
$36,500
1979
2
$4,000
$2,500
$4,000
Where to Buy a Chevrolet Nova
The highest concentration of Chevrolet Nova listings is in MI with 96 active listings, followed by TX (92), IL (82), FL (58), CA (47).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NY at $5,000, while IL has the highest at $59,995. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $54,995.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
96
$35,995
TX
92
$29,995
IL
82
$59,995
FL
58
$48,000
CA
47
$12,500
GA
47
$39,995
AZ
39
$44,995
PA
34
$44,900
CO
31
$35,000
WA
24
$16,500
Chevrolet Nova Market Velocity
Chevrolet Nova listings spend an average of 206 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 63 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Chevrolet Nova Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $21,500 to $59,900. The median is $40,394. Anything below $21,500 is a strong value; above $59,900 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Chevrolet Nova prices have dropped 11.2% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1978 model year has the lowest median price at $7,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Chevrolet Nova ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 206 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 10 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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